'Spirit of the Season' holiday events, contests are in the works for Waynesboro

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Nov 15, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Denise Bonura/The Record Herald

The “Spirit of the Season” is upon us and volunteers are needed to help ring in the holidays.

The Waynesboro Civitan Club is looking for people to take part in three holiday-themed contests — a window decorating contest, a gingerbread house contest and a snowman-building contest, especially for children.

Registrations for all three contests are due by Wednesday, Nov. 20, and they must be set up by Friday, Nov. 22.

Volunteers are needed to help with a number of events and the club is seeking groups to set up free activities on the square weekends between Nov. 23 and Dec. 20.

Community holiday spirit

“Civitan is a community-based club, and we want the public to know who we are, and that being a part of the community is important to us,” Crystal Payne with the club said. “We also desire to bring the community downtown. There are some great stores downtown, as well as places to eat. Most of us in our group remember shopping downtown, and the spirit of the Christmas holiday by visiting Santa or caroling.

“We would like to bring the community together to provide a family atmosphere where churches, clubs and families can have a good time enjoying the Christmas-related events shared by other members of the community. These events can be for anyone, including other cultures and traditions,” she continued. “We are open to church groups, clubs, Scouts, other civic organizations, families and individuals to provide any type of family-friendly entertainment they wish to provide, whether it be singing, plays, youth activities or dancing.”

Contests

Spirit of the Season will kick off the weekend of Nov. 22, when Waynesboro’s yuletide activities get under way with the tree-lighting ceremony on Friday and parade on Saturday.

— Windows and gingerbread display locations will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Judging in both contests will be in based on aesthetic beauty, originality and judge’s favorite. Prizes will be awarded on Dec. 15.

— The snowman-building contest is for school-aged children. Snowmen will be displayed along Main Street through Dec. 28.

Two prizes in each of the following age categories will be given: 6 and younger, 7 to 10, 10 to 14 and 15 and up. They will be judged on originality and creativity. Each child who registers with the club to build a snowman will receive a free gift. All registrations are due by Nov. 20, and must be ready for display on Nov. 22.

Entertainment

Spirit of the Season will also include professional entertainment and activities.

— On Saturday, Nov. 23, Backwoods Photography will be taking free holiday photos with a holiday display between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. prior to the holiday parade. They will also take photos with Santa Claus on the square after the parade. Donations will be accepted, but are not required.

— Master Woodcarver Mike Wells will display his woodworking skills for two hours on Nov. 23 and Nov. 30. He is looking for an apprentice to help him. Kathy Lynn Josenhans will also demonstrate loom bead weaving.

— The Antique Flower Pot will provide refreshments on Nov. 23, along with a door prize.

— The Praise and Worship Team from the Apostolic Fire Church will perform on the square at 4 p.m. Nov. 30.

— Eichholz Flowers will hold an open house with refreshments and a door prize on Nov. 30.

— The Seventh-day Adventist Church will present a “Starry Night in Bethlehem” from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 13 and 14. The program is a self-paced and includes a trip through Bethlehem and a Nativity with live animals.

Bob Steele with Scorpion Radio Group is also planning to help, and Payne said she is hoping to offer Christmas karaoke. A local business is also organizing a yuletide scavenger hunt for adults. Details will be announced next week.

Registration for downtown events and entertainment is ongoing until Dec. 17.

For more information on entering the contests, or setting up activities, call 762-9247, or e-mail:

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